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01/01/2018 / By Tracey Watson

U.N. warns: Antibiotic use in farming is spreading via waterways, driving the superbug resistance crisis, putting millions of lives at risk

When Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic – penicillin – in 1928, the world of medicine was changed forever. His discovery led to the development of medicines that could treat cuts, abrasions and bacterial infections, saving millions, if not billions, of lives. Sadly, however, misuse and overuse of antibiotics have fostered the development of antibiotic […]

06/23/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Indian government stupidly tells all pregnant women to stop eating eggs, even though they’re loaded with nutrition for developing babies

New guidelines for pregnant women set by the Indian government recently caused a furor in the international medical and health community, with experts saying that India’s own government is advocating for measures that can harm expectant mothers. India released a government booklet titled Mother and Child Care, which spoke against the consumption of protein-rich meats and eggs […]

11/04/2015 / By Vicki Batts

WHO adds meat to list of cancer causing agents

A new report issued by the World Health Organization states that processed meats do indeed cause cancer. As such, the WHO has added bacon, sausage and all other processed meat products to their list of cancer-causing agents. Research conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluated evidence from the consumption of red […]

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